A historic site featuring miles of multi-use trails, Katahdin Iron Works—37,000 acres east of Moosehead Lake in Maine— was conserved in 2007 with the purchase of a conservation easement. The property includes 17 miles of the federally protected Appalachian Trail, including part of the trail that leads to Gulf Hagas, a popular waterfall. Once Maine’s Read More
Backcountry Camping
Backcountry camping refers to camping done in locations that aren't near roads. This type of camping is done in locations that are not accessible by motorized access, usually they are reached by foot or canoe/kayak, and are often hours from any development.
Stowe Mountain
Stowe Mountain, some would say, is Maine at its finest: deep forest, ridgeline hiking, and incredible summit views. It contains more than 3,000 acres of working forest, and lies in the Mahoosuc Mountains, bordering 33,000 acres of State conservation lands and includes four miles of the Grafton Loop Trail. Because of the property’s proximity to Read More
High Island Preserve
High Island Preserve is located just off the eastern shore of St. George near the confluence of Tenant’s Harbor and Long Cove. After decades of interest and effort, Maine Coast Heritage Trust was finally able to purchase the island in 2016 with the help of a grant from the Land for Maine’s Future program. The Read More
West Grand Lake Forest
With charming lakes, pristine wooded areas, diverse wildlife, and bountiful recreational opportunities, the West Grand Lake Forest offers excellent examples of so much that makes Maine’s nature extraordinary. It is located within a network of more than 1.4 million acres of preserved land that extends all the way into Canada. It shares a border with Read More
Moose River — #5 Bog
This preserve, managed by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands since 2009, encompasses thousands of acres of beautiful forests, frontage along the Moose River, and the #5 Bog. This bog is the only large intermontane peatland in the northeastern United States, and it was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. National Parks Read More
Aroostook State Park
In a rolling landscape dominated by farms, Quaggy Joe Mountain presents a prominent profile. Alongside it lies Echo Lake, a popular brook trout fishery and swimming destination. Both these recreational resources lie within Aroostook State Park, the first state park ever created in Maine (in 1939). The Park, just five miles south of Presque Isle, draws Read More
Camden Hills State Park
The Camden Hills, which offer spectacular views of Penobscot Bay and the surrounding countryside, are a popular destination both for out-of-state visitors and area residents. Camden Hills State Park sees the highest day-use of any park in Maine and its visitation keeps growing. The area’s scenic beauty is matched by its ecological significance: the Maine Read More
Cutler Coast
When this 2,100-acre stretch of Maine’s Bold Coast went on the market in 1989, conservation groups moved quickly to ensure its protection. Maine Coast Heritage Trust and The Conservation Fund coordinated purchase of the Cutler Coast property and an additional 8,900 acres of woodland and grasslands in the towns of Cutler and Whiting. From them, Read More
Dennys River Corridor
The Dennys River is rich in superlatives. Among all the Downeast salmon rivers that are rated as “outstanding” for their water quality and wildlife values, the Dennys has the richest wildlife, the most diverse riverine and riparian plant communities, and the longest stretch of river without road crossings or camps. Thanks to the efforts of Read More
